# Service difficulty reports: Fairchild SA226-AT

A list on [Fairchild SA226-AT](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-sa226-at.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR JIKA20191024101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA20191024101.md): Fire Detector · failed · Oct 21, 2019 · N244DH · Swrngn SA226AT · Fire Detection
  > UPON CLIMB OUT FROM KDFW, LEFT HAND FIRE LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER. PILOT EXECUTED IN-FLIGHT FIRE MEMORIZED ITEMS AND PROMPTLY DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. PILOT THEN CONSULTED THE QRH AND FOLLOWED UP WITH ALL RECOMMENDED CHECKLISTS AND RECEIVED RADAR VECTORS TO 36
- [SDR CA150105006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150105006.md): Controller · unserviceable · Jan 4, 2015 · Swrngn SA226AT · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > (CAN) IAW FAIRCHILD METRO 226 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 30-40-10, STEP `E`, FUNCTION TESTED R/H WINDSHIELD TEMP CONTROLLER, FOUND WOULD NOT CYCLE OFF. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER REPLACED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA101007014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101007014.md): Mount · cracked · Oct 7, 2010 · Swrngn SA226AT · Engine Mount Section
  > UPON ROUTINE SERVICING, MX FOUND LT LOWER ENGINE FRAME TO BE CRACKED THROUGH BOTH INBD AND OTBD, PART WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR. ALMOST IDENTICAL TO INCIDENT ON SEPT 30TH, 2010. REF SDR 20101007013.
- [SDR CA100127004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100127004.md): Hose · failed · Dec 22, 2009 · Swrngn SA226AT · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) THE FLIGHT DEPARTED, AT APPROX 15:06 (CST) THE FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED A CLEARANCE INTO AIRPORT BY THE NDB RUNWAY 18 APPROACH. AFTER SETTING DESCENT POWER F/O NOTICED THE RT ENGINE WAS NOT INDICATING ANY TORQUE. HE BROUGHT THIS TO THE CAPTAINS ATTENTION. CR
- [SDR CA090707005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090707005.md): Lock · broken · Jul 6, 2009 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Controlling System
  > (CAN) 2 LATCH START LOCKS WERE FOUND UNAIRWORTHY. ONE HAD A MISSING COTTER PIN AND THE OTHER HAD COTTER PIN BUT COTTER PIN HOLE WAS ALMOST CRACKED THROUGH THE HSG.
- [SDR CA070403002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070403002.md): Windshield · cracked · Apr 1, 2007 · Swrngn SA226AT · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) THE FLIGHT CREW OBSERVED THE LT HEATED WINDSHEILD DELAMINATE AND CRACK DURING FLIGHT. THEY CARRIED OUT THEIR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND LANDED AT THEIR POINT OF DESTINATION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE WINDSHEILD. NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE (IE IMPACT) COULD B
- [SDR CA061006002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061006002.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Oct 1, 2006 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Steering System
  > (CAN) MAINTENANCE WAS COMPLETING AN ENGINE CHANGE. AN AME TAXI`D THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE HANGER TO THE DESIGNATED RUNUP AREA. ON THE TAXI WAY, THE AIRCRAFT ABRUPTLY VEERED TO THE RT, AND THE RT PROPELLER STRUCK A TAXIWAY MARKER. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND DA
- [SDR CA031209004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031209004.md): Pressure Switch · cracked · Dec 8, 2003 · Swrngn SA226AT · APU Start/Ignition System
  > (CAN) ON TAXI IN FROM THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, THE CREW NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE GAUGE CONFIRMED THE INDICATION. THE CREW SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. ON ARRIVAL AT THE RAMP, A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF OIL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE COWL. MAI
- [SDR CA031006008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031006008.md): Wire · damaged · Oct 2, 2003 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Steering System
  > (CAN) FLT LANDING, ONCE DECELERATED TO 60 KNOTS NOSE WHEEL STEERING WAS ARMED, RESULTING IN AN UN-COMANDED FULL AUTHORITY LT TURN CAUSING A/C TO LEAVE RUNWAY. A/C WAS TAXIED OUT ON IT OWN POWER, AFTER INSP FERRIED ON FLIGHT PERMIT FOR MORE STRUCTURAL INSP AND
- [SDR MCC2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MCC2002F00000.md): Engine · flamed out · Aug 1, 2002 · N120SC · Swrngn SA226AT · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > PILOT STARTED TO ENCOUNTER ICE AND TURNED ON THE ENGINE ANTI-ICE. BOTH ENGINES FLAMED OUT DUE TO CLEAR ICE THAT WAS UNKNOWN TO PILOT. PILOT RESTARTED BOTH ENGINES AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. GROUND CHEEKS WERE MADE OF THE DEICE SYSTEM, ENGINE ANIT ICE
- [SDR 20001205SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001205SH021.md): Generator · faulty · Oct 14, 2000 · N615GA · Swrngn SA226AT · AC Generation System
  > AIRCRAFT LANDED BACK IN SDF DUE TO LT AND RT GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIP AND NEITHER GENERATOR CAN BE BROUGHT ON-LINE FOR MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS. CORRECTIVE ACTION BEING DONE. (X)
- [SDR GXPA99010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GXPA99010.md): Wire · chafed · Jan 10, 2000 · N615GA · Swrngn SA226AT · Fire Detection
  > RIGHT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT BLINKED ON INTERMITTENTLY IN ROUGH AIR. REPAIRED CHAFED WIRE ON UPPER ENGINE, FRAME. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. (X)
- [SDR CA000128052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000128052.md): Servo Valve · intermittent · Dec 27, 1999 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Steering System
  > (CAN) DURING TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT PULLED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT WHEN THE PILOT RELEASED THE NOSE GEAR STEERING BUTTON. AFTER TAKE OFF, THE CREW SELECTED GEAR UP AND THE NOSE GEAR IN TRANSIT LIGHT STAYED LIT. AN ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE GEAR NORMALLY AND USING THE EM
- [SDR CA991208066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991208066.md): Line · cracked · Nov 18, 1999 · Swrngn SA226AT · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) WHILE TAXIING TO THE PARKING AREA AFTER LANDING, THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND NOSE WHEEL STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. MAINTENANCE FOUND TOTAL LOSS OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID CAUSED BY A CRACKED HYDRAULIC LINE IN THE RIGHT HAND WING
- [SDR GXPA99006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GXPA99006.md): Brake · seized · Nov 15, 1999 · N615GA · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Brake System
  > AIRCRAFT DEPARTED SDF EN ROUTE TO S24 (SANDUSKY COUNTRY REGIONAL). UPON LANDING, LEFT BRAKES WERE LOCKED CAUSING BOTH LEFT WHEEL ASSEMBLIES TO SKID AND CAUSE AIRCRAFT TO RUN OFF RUNWAY ON LEFT SIDE. WATER APPEARS TO HAVE ENTERED BRAKES AND FROZE CAUSING BRAK
- [SDR CA991210008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991210008.md): Hydraulic Line · contaminated · Nov 9, 1999 · Swrngn SA226AT · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, NUMEROUS HYDRAULIC LINES WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. GROUND TESTING OF HYD AND LANDING GEAR SYSTEMS WAS CARRIED OUT. DURING THE FIRST FLIGHT AFTER MAINTENANCE, THE NOSE GEAR UP INDICATION WOULD NOT FUNCTION. MAINTENANCE FOUND AIR
- [SDR 99ZZZX2373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2373.md): Piston · pitted · May 25, 1999 · N55CE · Swrngn SA226AT · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > CHROME PORTION OF PISTON IS POROUS ALLOWING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO WEEP OUT. INSPECTION WITH 10X GLASS REVEALS TINY PORES AND CHECKS IN CHROME SURFACE. PISTON WAS MAGNAFLUXED DYE PENERANT INSPECTION WITH NEGATIVE CRACK INDICATIONS. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED DEFECT IN
- [SDR CA990330022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990330022.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Mar 19, 1999 · Swrngn SA226AT · Stabilizer Control System
  > (CAN) PITCH TRIM FAILED IN-FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT BOTH UPLIMIT SWITCH ACTUATORS WERE STICKING. SWITCHES CLEANED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA990318060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990318060.md): Switch · failed · Feb 24, 1999 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, GEAR SELECTED UP, BUT DID NOT RETRACT, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MICROSWITCH FOUND ICED UP. REPLACED.
- [SDR CA990311006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990311006.md): Fcu · malfunctioned · Dec 31, 1998 · Swrngn SA226AT · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) DURING SURGE, NR 1 ENG SURGED WITH EGT INCREASE, EGT REDUCED, ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL. APPROX 2 MINUTES, ENG AGAIN SURGED AND EGT RISE ENCOUNTERED, BUT POWER AND TEMPS COULD NOT BE REDUCED BY POWER LEVER. ENG WAS SHUT DOWN AND ACFT LANDED WITHOUT IN
- [SDR CA990111052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990111052.md): Yoke · cracked · Dec 18, 1998 · Swrngn SA226AT · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOR AD 96-19-05, TWO.25 INCH CRACKS, ONE ON THE NOSE AND THE OTHER ON THE LEFT SIDE WERE FOUND. THESE CRACKS ONLY VISIBLE WITH SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS. NOSE GEAR P/N 27-52500-007. PART TC: 14,527.
- [SDR CA981022009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981022009.md): Line · cracked · Oct 15, 1998 · Swrngn SA226AT · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, ANNUNCIATOR PANEL INDICATION OF A HYDRAULIC LEAK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT OK. INVESTIGATION FOUND A CRACKED PIPE. 14,411.
- [SDR CA980706003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980706003.md): Bolt · wrong part · Jun 15, 1998 · Swrngn SA226AT · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > (CAN) RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. PRIMARY FUEL NOZZLE GASKET HAD BLOWN OUT CAUSING FIRE DETECTOR TO ILLUMINATE FIRE WARNING LIGHT. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BOLT SECURING THE FUEL NOZZLE WAS TOO LONG AND HAD BOTTOMED OUT AT LAST INSTALLATION
- [SDR CA980519004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980519004.md): Pushrod · cracked · May 5, 1998 · Swrngn SA226AT · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) AILERON PUSH ROD AT SWAGED END FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA980406043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980406043.md): Blades · worn · Mar 31, 1998 · Swrngn SA226AT · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) DURING PERIODIC BORESCOPE INSPECTION, THE NR 1 TURBINE BLADES WERE FOUND WORN ON THE LEADING EDGES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE NR 1 ROTOR BLADES WERE WORN BEYOND LIMITS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX476.md): Flight Director · failed · Jan 28, 1998 · N59TP · Swrngn SA226AT · Integrated Flight System
  > WHEN RECEIVED, THE FLIGHT DIRECTOR PRESENTATION WAS SHOWING AN ATTITUDE OF 70 DEGREES UP WHEN ENERGIZED. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWING ZERO ATTITUDE. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO THE PITCH SYNCHRO. THIS SYNCHRO HAD LOCKED UP DUE TO THE LAMINATION IMPREGNATING M
- [SDR 98ZZZX1121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1121.md): Gyro Horizon · failed · Jan 28, 1998 · N59TP · Swrngn SA226AT · Integrated Flight System
  > WHEN RECEIVED, THE PRESENTATION WAS SHOWING AN ATTITUDE OF 70 DEGREES UP WHEN ENERGIZED. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWING ZERO ATTITUDE. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO THE PITCH SYNCHRO. THIS SYNCHRO HAD LOCKED UP DUE TO THE LAMINATION IMPREGNATING MATERIAL GETTING I
- [SDR CA971219031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971219031.md): Bearings · damaged · Dec 2, 1997 · Swrngn SA226AT · Starter-Generator
  > (CAN) IN CRUISE, THE LEFT GENERATOR STOPPED CHARGING. BEARINGS WERE FOUND BADLY DAMAGED.
- [SDR CA971117009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971117009.md): Vane · broken · Nov 7, 1997 · Swrngn SA226AT · Stall Warning System
  > (CAN) ON TAKEOFF, THE STALL AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (SAS) ENGAGED UNCOMMANDED. THUS, A PRESSURE OF 80 POUNDS WAS EXERTED ON THE CONTROL COLUMN. THE WARNING RANG AND THE PILOTS DISENGAGED THE SYSTEM AND TERMINATED THE FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE POTENTIOMETER WAS
- [SDR CA971110019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971110019.md): Push Pull Tube · cracked · Nov 2, 1997 · Swrngn SA226AT · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF RIGHT HAND NR 2 AILERON, PUSH/PULL TUBE WAS FOUND CORRODED AND CRACKED AT THE END WHERE THE BEARING ATTACHES.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4461.md): Governor · failed · Oct 3, 1997 · N727DP · Swrngn SA226AT · Turbine Governor
  > INTERNAL FAILURE. BEARING FAILED ON FOLLOWER GEAR IN THE PRESSURE PUMP ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON TAXIING OUT FOR TAKEOFF.
- [SDR EY2R9601337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601337.md): Bearing · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Assembly
  > BEARING CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601315.md): Bearing · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Assembly
  > BEARING CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601312.md): Clamp · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Assembly
  > CLAMP CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601311.md): Bearing · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Assembly
  > BEARING CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601310.md): Spring · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Assembly
  > SPRING CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9601309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601309.md): Spring · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Assembly
  > SPRING CORRODED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX117.md): Bolt · corrosion · Nov 10, 1996 · N345T · Swrngn SA226AT · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT HAS IN EXCESS OF 5,000 HRS. REMOVED WING ATTACH BOLTS AT CUSTOMER'S REQUEST AND FOUND SEVERE CORROSION AND PITTINGS. REPLACED BOLTS WITH NEW. RECOMMEND INSPECTING BOLTS ANNUALLY.
- [SDR 97ZZZX109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX109.md): Bolt · corroded · Nov 1, 1996 · N1YC · Swrngn SA226AT · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT HAS IN EXCESS OF 5,000 HRS. REMOVED WING ATTACH BOLTS AT CUSTOMER'S REQUEST AND FOUND SEVERE CORROSION AND PITTING. REPLACED BOLTS WITH NEW. RECOMMEND INSPECTING BOLTS ANNUALLY.
- [SDR CA961023001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961023001.md): Pinion · disengaged · Oct 16, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) ON LANDING LEFT HAND GEAR INDICATOR SHOWED UNSAFE. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE LEFT HAND GEAR DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED SPRING TENSION ON THE DOWN LOCK. LEFT GEAR ACTUATOR HAD SLIPPED. ACTUATOR REMOVED AND OUTBOARD SUPPORT BEARING WAS FOUND PROTRUDING ABOU
- [SDR CA961002008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961002008.md): Ball Joint · bent · Sep 20, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Power Lever
  > (CAN) ON DESCENT THE PILOT TRIED TO REDUCE POWER ON LEFT ENGINE, BUT LEVER WAS FROZEN, IN THE PROCESS THE BALL JOINT ON THE END OF THE CABLE WAS BENT 60 DEGREES UP WHICH WOULD NOT LET THE POWER BE REDUCED TO THE REQUIRED RPM. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. A NEW BALL JOINT
- [SDR CA960320016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960320016.md): Blade · cracked · Feb 14, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN)ONE BLADE TIP ON RH PROP FOUND WITH A ONE-HALF INCH CRACK. PROP REPLACED.
- [SDR CA960315008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960315008.md): Downlock Cable · broken · Feb 8, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN)LEFT HAND INBOARD DOWNLOCK ASSIST SPRING CABLE FOUND WITH NUMEROUS BROKEN STRANDS.
- [SDR CA960315009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960315009.md): Uplock Cable · broken · Feb 7, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN)LEFT EMERGENCY UPLOCK RELEASE CABLE IN AREA OF BATTERY, FOUND DAMAGED WITH MANY STRANDS BROKEN.
- [SDR EY2R9600010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600010.md): Clamp · cracked · Jan 1, 1996 · Swrngn SA226AT · Propeller Blade Section
  > CLAMP CRACKED IN THE INBOARD RADIUS
- [SDR CA951209102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA951209102.md): Door Linkage · out of adjust · Nov 14, 1995 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > (CAN)AN INTRANSIT LIGHT NOTED ON FIRST FLIGHT BUT ACFT LEFT GROUND FOR NEXT FLT BEFORE CHECK. GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. AFTER ALL ATTEMPTS TO LOWER ACFT LANDED GEAR UP. ACFT JACKED AND RH GEAR HAD TO BE FORCED DOWN, OTHERS OK. DOOR ACTUATOR PICK UP BEARING WAS
- [SDR CA951108014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA951108014.md): Bearings · dirty · Nov 3, 1995 · Swrngn SA226AT · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN)NLG NOT LOCK, AND IN TRANSIT LIGHT STAYED ON. THIS WAS 4TH INCIDENT THIS ACFT IN PAST MONTH. IN PREVIOUS INCIDENTS, GEAR RIGGED, LUBED ETC. AND NIL FOUND. IN THIS CASE FURTHER INSP FOUND UPLOCK SHAFT BEARINGS WERE STICKY AND DIRTY DESPITE FACT THAT GEAR

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SA226AT'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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